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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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